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Orangeville council amends 2025–26 budget, sets 2026–27 tax rate at 0.000866
Summary
At a June 11 budget hearing, Orangeville city officials presented an amended FY2025–26 budget after expenditures came in under projection, moved restricted funds into dedicated accounts, and recorded a certified tax rate of 0.000866, estimated to generate $58,166.
Orangeville city officials on June 11 moved to amend the 2025–26 budget after the city accountant reported expenditures had come in below projections and reduced an anticipated interfund transfer.
"Amended budget is required by State Law," Gary, the city accountant, told the council while presenting year-to-date expenditures and an adjusted budget projection. He said the un-transferred balance will remain in the Utility budget to cover future spending.
The council also reviewed the tentative 2026–27 budgets for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Municipal Building Authority, Capital Projects and Perpetual Care. Officials discussed separating several restricted accounts — including a Pickleball Fund and Class C road and Transportation funds — into distinct ledgers so operating balances are clearer. Council members said those accounts are restricted and cannot be used for general city operations. Officials noted several accounts were moved to Cache Valley Bank to improve visibility of balances; no grants are currently in the budget and any future grants would be added by amendment.
Amanda Lake, the city recorder, announced "the Certified tax rate is 0.000866," which she said would generate $58,166 for the city. Mayor Shaun Bell explained that the tax rate adjusts with changes in assessed values and that the county sets the certified rate; he noted the rate is slightly lower than last year’s.
There were no public comments during the hearing. Council Member Kari Alton moved to close the budget hearing and move into the regular council meeting; Council Member David McKee seconded. The motion passed with four affirmative votes.
The minutes include a signature line naming Christine Kurta as recorder, while the meeting attendance list names Amanda Lake as City Recorder; the record contains both names.
